The Company founded in 1960 by Günter Hahn is mainly appreciated for it’s innovation. Numerous national and international Patents emphasize the technological competence of HAHN Gasfedern and are the base of our continuing succes.
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1960 | On 1st October 1960 Günther Hahn founded his company in Esslingen manufacturing precision lathe parts |
1966 | Günther Hahn receives his first contract for the production of gas springs for the furniture industry |
1972 | The company moves to the industrial park in Waldstraße in Aichwald |
1973 | Production of the gas spring series 8-19, 10-23 and 14-28 |
1974 | Serial production of gas springs for renowned companies such as Neoplan, Roto Frank and Deutz |
1978 | The development of tension springs and locking gas springs |
1985 | The program is extended to include series 6-15, 20-40 and in the heavy duty sector 25-55 and 30-65 |
1987 | The first worldwide sale of a gas spring with an rod diameter of 4 mm |
1988 | The first worldwide production of quality “rust-free” gas springs for the Yacht industry. |
1999 | Certification to DIN ISO 9001 in 2000 |
2002 | Approval for the manufacture of compression equipment according to directive 97/23/EC concerning pressure equipment |
2003 | Comprehensive development of production |
2007 | Introduction of the MICRO-series with a tube diameter of 6,8 and 10 mm at the “Interzum” exhibition in Cologne |